Lin Jue furrowed his brows in distress, hesitated for a long while, and then finally began to speak: "The four of you, please take a seat for now. I need to discuss this matter with the elders before reaching a decision." As he spoke, he stood up and headed toward the inner room of the reception hall.
Elder Mu and his group quickly got up and followed Lin Jue. This feeling of holding the reins of power was truly delightful.
The elders of the Sky Water Sect and Great Mahayana Island exchanged glances, letting out a resigned sigh in their hearts. When had they ever been reduced to begging like this? The bitterness of it left them stifled.
Time passed, bit by bit, second by second, and the elders of the Sky Water Sect and Great Mahayana Island grew increasingly anxious with each passing moment.
At last, the sound of footsteps approached, and Lin Jue emerged with the other elders in tow.
